Carpintera Hills Protected Zone

#170 among destinations in Costa Rica

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Carpintera Hills Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Conservation Area, it was created in 1976 by executive decree 6112-A. ()

Elevation: 5614 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 9°52'59"N, 83°59'21"W

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CartagoCosta Rica

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Carpintera Hills Protected Zone – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, Atlántico railway station, Feria Del Agricultor, San Pedro.

5.3 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Church
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, Cartago
137 min walk • The Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles stands as a beacon of faith and history in the city of Cartago, Costa Rica. This Roman Catholic basilica is not only a center of religious significance for the locals but also an architectural marvel that attracts...
6.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Atlántico railway station, San José
166 min walk • The Atlántico railway station, located in the heart of San José, the capital of Costa Rica, is an important transportation hub and a component of the local history of urban transport. This facility, managed by the Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles (INCOFER)...
4.9 miNW
9°55'6"N • 84°3'5"W
Feria Del Agricultor, San José
125 min walk • Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
5.6 miNW
City, Area
San Pedro, San José
142 min walk • San Pedro is a district of the Montes de Oca canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
3.9 miNW
City, Area
Curridabat, San José
100 min walk • Curridabat is a district of the Curridabat canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
5.5 miNW
Street
Calle de la Amargura, San José
139 min walk • The Calle de la Amargura is a four-block-long street located in San Pedro district, Montes de Oca canton, and is one of the best-known zones near San José city.
3.9 miNW
Church
Parroquia San Antonio de Padua, San José
100 min walk • The Parroquia San Antonio de Padua, commonly known as the Iglesia de Curridabat is a church located in Curridabat, Costa Rica.
4.4 miE
9°51'55"N • 83°55'37"W
Iglesia María Auxiliadora, Cartago
113 min walk • Church
5.6 miNW
Universities and schools
Distance State University, San José
144 min walk • The Distance State University, is one of five public universities in the Republic of Costa Rica. It is in Sabanilla, Montes de Oca. UNED is the second university in number of students, and it is the largest coverage in the country.
4.6 miNW
9°55'48"N • 84°2'11"W
Parque Freses, San José
117 min walk • Park
4.1 miSE
9°50'32"N • 83°56'43"W
Parque Las Catalinas, Cartago
105 min walk • Park